Background Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is the most frequently used type of orthosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). AFOs are designed either to improve function or to prevent or treat muscle ...

This article systematically reviews the available literature to improve our understanding of the physiological basis for orthoses under the kinematic, shock attenuation and neuromotor control ...

latrobe.edu.au Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of prefabricated foot orthoses for the prevention of lower limb overuse injuries in naval recruits. Methods This study was a participant-blinded ...

In CPUP, AFOs include all types of orthoses that proximally ends below the knee joint and extends distally over the foot. The use of AFOs to improve function or to maintain/increase range of ...